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Great work! daleanime Sep 2014 #1
Thanks. :) n/t Silent3 Sep 2014 #2
As far as I'm concernered even awesome don't fit that. dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #3
Good for you, Silent and those are some great pics. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #4
Excellent pictures, Silent3. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #5
Awesome for you, Silent.. and so worth it to take an active part in our well being! Love Cha Sep 2014 #6
Well done, Silent3! Granny M Sep 2014 #7
Walking is a big part of my exercise too. Silent3 Sep 2014 #12
So happy for you Silent3! joshcryer Sep 2014 #8
Try yoga Chico Man Sep 2014 #9
I should really explore more mountains and different trails... Silent3 Sep 2014 #14
Other places to try.. Chico Man Sep 2014 #48
Wachusett would be about the same distance as Monadnock for me about 40 miles. Silent3 Sep 2014 #49
Awesome! And yes, do try yoga! Happyhippychick Sep 2014 #10
I admire you. You wanted something and reached for it! Yes! BlueJazz Sep 2014 #11
On the other side of the continuum, I've basically given up. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #13
Health issues making it difficult, hard finding time, or just lack of motivation? Silent3 Sep 2014 #17
I suppose a little bit of everything aikoaiko Sep 2014 #21
Please don't give up... Arugula Latte Sep 2014 #31
Hey, don't worry about the "downer" stuff. My original post a year and a half ago... Silent3 Sep 2014 #35
Please don't worry about it(being a downer).... daleanime Sep 2014 #45
It wouldn't hurt to get a physical/hormone workup, too, if you decide to try again. moriah Sep 2014 #53
I know how you feel PasadenaTrudy Sep 2014 #27
stairs shanti Sep 2014 #42
Congrats, but speeding down Monadnock? Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #15
White Dot and White Cross Silent3 Sep 2014 #16
Birchtoft is nice. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #18
I've taken the Pumpelly trail twice now Silent3 Sep 2014 #19
take it easy--walking is as effective as running, and less injuries n/t librechik Sep 2014 #20
This isn't running I'm talking about, it's just a fast pace for the terrain. Silent3 Sep 2014 #22
my 17 year old grandson has taken up running--now he's super buff and all fit and disciplined librechik Sep 2014 #26
Beautiful pictures! logosoco Sep 2014 #23
You are so lucky... PasadenaTrudy Sep 2014 #24
Hell, I used to hate temperatures much over 70. Silent3 Sep 2014 #39
Congratulations! Tom_Foolery Sep 2014 #25
Trim your calories to match a reduced activity level nobodyspecial Sep 2014 #28
For now, I'm happy to be able to eat more, so I'm willing to pay the price... Silent3 Sep 2014 #37
I am envous of you Silent. (or should I call you Mr.3 ?) Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #29
Good for you Silent. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #30
Much Respect. Jesus Malverde Sep 2014 #32
Thanks. Some might call it dedication, others might call it... Silent3 Sep 2014 #51
Awesome post, and congratulations! bhikkhu Sep 2014 #33
I'm hoping that if I keep this up for the next few years... Silent3 Sep 2014 #36
Great photos! Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2014 #34
Whew! I was afraid you were going to say that your discovery was... pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #38
Hiking on the weekends... Silent3 Sep 2014 #40
Amazing post. Raffi Ella Sep 2014 #41
My local park has one section of trail... Silent3 Sep 2014 #44
hah! Yeah, I don't know what it is about a trail... Raffi Ella Sep 2014 #46
I just love your story! Thanks for sharing it. R B Garr Sep 2014 #43
I've often fallen into the trap of thinking of fitness as a project. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2014 #47
Another kick. dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #50
For all the people who asked for more pictures... Silent3 Sep 2014 #52
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